Bwt Alpine F1 Team Secures Qatar Airways Deal
BWT Alpine F1 has announced Qatar Airways as the team’s official airline partner in a multi-year agreement.
The partnership with Alpine comes after the announcement of Qatar Airways’ official airline and global partner with Formula 1 earlier this year.
The partnership will include specialised branding on the helmets and caps of team’s French drivers; Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon for the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023.
The national carrier will also benefit from branding at various events held during race weekends featuring the BWT Alpine F1 Team and Qatar Airways executives, cabin crew and the public.
Get ready for an exhilarating ride, race fans! 🏁 We're firing up our engines in our newest partnership with @AlpineF1Team , paving the way for the upcoming #QatarAirways @f1 Qatar Grand Prix 2023 on October 6-8! 🚀🏎️ Join us for this pulse-pounding journey! 🏁✈️ #Alpine #QatarGP pic.twitter.com/VbNjdSss62
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) September 8, 2023
His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive of Qatar Airways Group, said, “We are proud to be partnering with the BWT Alpine F1 Team on a multi-year partnership to help us promote the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023 and to deliver the best quality experiences for our passengers, customers, and fans who will be attending the Formula 1 race.
“Both of our organisations are committed to precision engineering and excellence to make the greatest technological advancements in our fields and to drive the most environmentally sustainable outcomes for our respective industries. We look forward to hosting the Formula 1 community at the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023 and wish the BWT Alpine F1 Team all the best for the remainder of the season.”
David Gendry, Vice President of Alpine Sponsoring, Partnerships and Communications, commented, “We are proud to team up with Qatar Airways, an incredible global airline that has such high standards. Both Alpine and Qatar Airways share the common objectives of a sustainable future and the use of sustainable fuels, in line with Formula 1’s goal of becoming net zero by 2030.
“We look forward to a close collaboration that represents a unique opportunity for Alpine to further strengthen its presence in Qatar and to connect with fans in the region. The entire team is very much looking forward to visiting Qatar at the beginning of October for the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023.”
In June actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney acquired a 24% stake in the Alpine F1 Team.
Alpine, which bases its chassis and managerial teams in Oxford, England, currently sits sixth in the FIA Constructors Championship.
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